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Musics Not Fun
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Musics Not Fun

Amid the Twitter drama over Suno’s CEO calling music creation ‘unenjoyable,’ I reflect on why I use AI to make music—and whether he might have a point.

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The Human Fear by Franz Ferdinand
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The Human Fear by Franz Ferdinand

“The Human Fear” sounds like it was crafted for a circus run by middle-aged dads trying too hard to be edgy. Picture honking clown horns and a keyboard player in a party hat—it’s that kind of goofy.

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Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
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Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Imagine being able to negotiate your way out of a hostage situation—or at least out of paying full price for that vintage lamp you don’t really need. Enter Chris Voss, the former FBI hostage negotiator who’s here to turn your polite haggling into a masterclass of psychological jiu-jitsu.

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Shawn by Shawn Mendes
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Shawn by Shawn Mendes

Imagine if your high school diary grew up, learned to play the guitar, and decided to release an album. That’s “Shawn” by Shawn Mendes—a collection of introspective musings wrapped in folk-pop melodies, all delivered with the earnestness of a puppy presenting you with its favorite chew toy.

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